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How Disruptors Defy the Odds with Dr. Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson

How Disruptors Defy the Odds with Dr. Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson

Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA

Chief Executive Officer,
Vituity

Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, is the Chief Executive Officer at Vituity, a physician-led and -owned multispecialty partnership. With decades of clinical leadership and practice management experience, Dr. Tomlinson brings deep operational and clinical knowledge to foster Vituity’s mission to be at the heart of better care.

In his role, Dr. Tomlinson oversees Vituity’s 500+ communities, focusing on clinical and cultural integration, and strategies that improve patient satisfaction and drive operational efficiency. Since his appointment as CEO in 2017, Vituity has doubled its footprint.

Additionally, during his tenure, Dr. Tomlinson formalized two disciplines within Vituity to support improved patient care: an innovation team, including the appointment of the organization’s first Chief Innovation Officer, and a community impact initiative. He also champions physician engagement initiatives, including fellowship programs and innovation grants, to further empower Vituity’s healthcare providers to deliver exceptional care and collaborate across the care continuum.

Prior to Vituity, Dr. Tomlinson was the Chief of Staff for the Adventist Health Central Valley Network, where he continues to practice as an emergency physician. He previously served as Medical Director for Adventist Health’s Hanford and Selma Emergency Departments. At Adventist Health, he spearheaded an effort to create the network’s Department of Emergency and Diagnostic Medicine and later served as the department’s chair.

Outside of his work at Vituity, Dr. Tomlinson is devoted to making a difference in his local community through the 24/7 Foundation, which works with kids in the Central Valley Youth to inspire mental toughness, athletic competition, and resilience through basketball.

Dr. Tomlinson is the author of Less Than One Percent: How Disruptors Defy the Odds. In this book, he thoughtfully explores the lives of those who dare to defy the odds and disrupt a world of contradictions. Through vivid narratives and deep insights, he reveals powerful strategies for challenging the status quo and driving transformative change.

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How Disruptors Defy the Odds with Dr. Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson

What does it really take to challenge the status quo in healthcare, and win? Dr. Imamu “Mu” Tomlinson, CEO of Vituity and author of Less Than One Percent: How Disruptors Defy the Odds, joins host Eric Glazer to share hard-won lessons on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers.

In this energizing conversation, Mu discusses:

  • How to turn “you can’t” into the fuel that drives innovation.
  • Why being disagreeable, optimistic, and relentless are the core traits of true disruptors.
  • Lessons healthcare can borrow from sports icons like Steph Curry and leaders in entertainment.
  • Why moments of victory – not defeat – are the best opportunities to spark lasting change.

You’ll come away with a fresh perspective on leadership, culture, and how to build teams that defy expectations and achieve more.

Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA

Chief Executive Officer,
Vituity

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